Vaccine could drastically reduce gonorrhoea cases

We have a gonorrhoea epidemic at present and offering the 4CMenB vaccine to at-risk men who have sex with men could greatly reduce the number of cases,” says Dariya Nikitin of Imperial College London. Help is at hand. Would you believe we … Read More

Faith spaces crucial to support healthy ageing

We know loneliness in old age can literally be a killer. Connectivity – having a connection to people like family and friends – is a potent antidote, and Manchester University has come up with a way to promote connectivity within … Read More

Younger affluent women are now smoking more

Among adults, smoking declined over the 10 years between 2013 and 2023, although this decline flattened during the pandemic. A few years ago the only group where smoking was increasing was pregnant women. The picture is different now. It’s women … Read More

Food tax reduces obesity and health inequalities

There’s a growing need around the world to tackle diseases caused by diet, and the ­consumption of high-fat, high-sugar, high-salt foods. Some countries are taxing unhealthy foods, which is successfully helping to tackle obesity and related health issues. The simple … Read More